Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Recently, the Board of Education had the pleasure of meeting with five candidates who were interested in the superintendent’s position in our school district next year. While each candidate had a strong background and presented a unique set of characteristics, we have narrowed this list down to three finalists:

On Sunday, February 24 the Board of Education and representatives from a cross section of student, staff, parent and community groups will meet with the three finalists. This meeting will provide another opportunity for various stakeholders to share input as the board makes its decision regarding our next leader. We are still on track to take action to employ the next superintendent at our March 11, 2013 meeting.

The board has been committed to considering the best interest of all stakeholders throughout this very public process. We are seeking someone who can not only meet our challenges, but also be a visionary who will lead our district in developing students to thrive in the 21st century. While this will be a difficult choice, the board is committed to making a decision that will be in the best interest of our students, staff, parents and community.

Thank you for your patience and support as we take the next step in this process.

Sincerely,
Andy Teater
Board of Education President

HILLIARD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

(RC 3313.16)

Notice is hereby given; there will be a SPECIAL meeting of the Board of Education of the Hilliard City School District on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. located at Memorial Middle School Performing Arts Center, 5600 Scioto Darby Road, Hilliard, Ohio.

The meeting is called by Brian W. Wilson, Treasurer/CFO of the Hilliard City School District Board of Education, at the direction of the President of said Board.

February 20, 2013

Signed:

Brian W. Wilson, Treasurer/CFO
Hilliard City School District
Board of Education

HILLIARD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

(RC 3313.16)

Notice is hereby given; there will be a SPECIAL meeting of the Board of Education of the Hilliard City School District on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. located at Hilliard City Schools Administration Building, 5323 Cemetery Road, Hilliard, Ohio. The meeting will be held in executive session to consider the appointment/employment of a public employee.

The meeting is called by Brian W. Wilson, Treasurer/CFO of the Hilliard City School District Board of Education, at the direction of the President of said Board.

February 20, 2013

Signed:

Brian W. Wilson, Treasurer/CFO
Hilliard City School District
Board of Education

3 comments:

It with great concern that 66% or 2/3 or 2 or the 3 finalist for replacing Dale are internal employees. In looking at all the other districts in the area (westerville, UA ) are picking outsiders. We spend money for a search firm (which I felt was a good idea), yet there is only one outsider.

Where we that out of touch with district employees that we did not know we had 2 strong candidates or did we go through the cost and process to pick a ringer.

I would sure like to see and hear what the consultant told the board and the gang of 4.

If we hire an insider who has no CEO experience, well anothe chance to save the district will have been lost.

There was a great deal of unanimity in the search process - I disagree with the "gang of 4" characterization. We all felt it was important that if we considered internal candidates that we still solicit external candidates, and as you have seen, as much as we respect Dave Stewart and Steve Estepp, it was an external candidate that was chosen.

Personally I would prefer a fresh face. However, since the board hires the super, not sure what difference it is going to make - history seems to have shown that the super and the majority of the board have always been on the exact same page. I'm guessing that they selected two Yes Men and a maybe here. As far as those three selections, seems every district in the region is having /has an opening for super and the talent pool only runs so deep......